Want to know who’s playing in Amsterdam? We’ve put together a schedule of the city’s top rock concerts and music festivals so you can plan ahead.
Our Amsterdam concerts calendar is organized by month, making it easy for you to access both international and local shows happening in the city.
After choosing which concert to attend, take advantage of the opportunity to plan your musical journey or outing with the Travel 2 Concert Amsterdam Rock Guide. It includes record and instrument stores, comprehensive info on concert venues, significant places in the history of rock and heavy metal, and even rock bars.
UPCOMING ROCK CONCERTS IN AMSTERDAM
DECEMBER 2024
Obituary – Melkweg Amsterdam – December 12
Vampire Weekend – AFAS Live – December 15
New Model Army – Melkweg Amsterdam – December 15
Racoon and Zoë Livay – Paradiso – December 18 and 19
Dool – Melkweg Amsterdam – December 19
Green Lizard – Melkweg Amsterdam – December 21
JANUARY 2025
Johan – Paradiso – January 7
Daryll-Ann – Paradiso – January 22
Slift – Melkweg Amsterdam – January 22
Cattle Decapitation – Melkweg Amsterdam – January 25
Manowar – AFAS Live – January 27
James Bay – Paradiso – January 27 and 28
Pantera – AFAS Live – January 28
Silent Planet – Melkweg Amsterdam – January 28
Dropkick Murphys – Ziggo Dome – January 29
The Veils – Paradiso – January 30
Son Mieux – Ziggo Dome – January 31
FEBRUARY 2025
Son Mieux – Ziggo Dome – February 1
Tremonti – Melkweg Amsterdam – February 2
Papa Roach – AFAS Live – February 4
Destroy Boys – Melkweg Amsterdam – February 6
Snow Patrol – Ziggo Dome – February 8
Surf Trash – Paradiso – February 8
Subsonica – Melkweg Amsterdam – February 10
Bullet for My Valentine and Trivium – AFAS Live – February 11
Touché Amoré – Melkweg Amsterdam – February 16
Set it Off – Melkweg Amsterdam – February 17
Marilyn Manson – AFAS Live – February 19
The Libertines – Paradiso – February 21
Opeth – AFAS Live – February 22
Cage The Elephant – AFAS Live – February 23
Peter Perrett – Paradiso – February 23
MARCH 2025
Franz Ferdinand – Paradiso – March 3
Bloodywood – Melkweg Amsterdam – March 3
Silverstein and Thursday – Melkweg Amsterdam – March 6
The Boxer Rebellion – Melkweg Amsterdam – March 15
Sam Fender – AFAS Live – March 18
Skunk Anansie – AFAS Live – March 22
Lenny Kravitz – Ziggo Dome – March 24
Limp Bizkit – Ziggo Dome – March 26
1000mods – Melkweg Amsterdam – March 26
Biohazard – Melkweg Amsterdam – March 29
APRIL 2025
Last Train – Melkweg Amsterdam – April 5
Amber Run – Paradiso – April 12
La Femme – Paradiso – April 15 and 16
Shelter – Melkweg Amsterdam – April 16
The Sherlocks – Melkweg Amsterdam – April 28
Stereophonics – AFAS Live – April 30
twenty one pilots – Ziggo Dome – April 30
MAY 2025
Swallow the Sun – Melkweg Amsterdam – May 5
Ghost – Ziggo Dome – May 8
Inhaler – Ziggo Dome – May 10
BABYMETAL – Ziggo Dome – May 13
The Lumineers – AFAS Live – May 17
OSEES – Paradiso – May 18
The Jesus Lizard – Melkweg Amsterdam – May 20
Steven Wilson – AFAS Live – May 22
Racoon – AFAS Live – May 23 and 24
Pennywise, Propagandhi, Comeback Kid, The Iron Roses and Dead Pioneers – Melkweg – May 28
JUNE 2025
The Get Up Kids – Melkweg Amsterdam – June 1
Santana – Ziggo Dome – June 24
Alanis Morissette – Ziggo Dome – June 25
JULY 2025
Green Day – Ziggo Dome – July 2
The Devil Makes Three – Melkweg Amsterdam – July 3
AUGUST 2025
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SEPTEMBER 2025
Poison The Well – Melkweg Amsterdam – September 23
Pierce the Veil – AFAS Live – September 29
Parway Drive – Ziggo Dome – September 30
OCTOBER 2025
Atreyu – Melkweg Amsterdam – October 8
Arch Enemy – AFAS Live – October 28
Till Lindemann – Ziggo Dome – October 31
NOVEMBER 2025
Offspring and Simple Plan – Ziggo Dome – November 7
DECEMBER 2025
Sabaton – Ziggo Dome – December 1
The Clutch – Paradiso – December 11
Learn more about the venues
Curious about the concert venues, tips for picking the best seat, or nearby hotels to stay at on show day? Check out our special pages:
Rock Route in Amsterdam, Netherlands
Amsterdam is a must-visit destination for rock enthusiasts. The city boasts significant live music venues like Paradiso and Melkweg, which regularly host both local and international bands, contributing to Amsterdam’s vibrant rock scene.
If you have extra time while in the city, consider embarking on a rock-themed tour. Two standout bars for any rock or metal fan are: Hard Rock Cafe Amsterdam, opened in 1999 and located near the Rijksmuseum, this spot offers a classic Hard Rock experience, and BR-020, owned by Paulo Xisto, bassist of the Brazilian heavy metal band Sepultura.
For collectors of vinyl records and music enthusiasts, Amsterdam offers great spots to explore: Waxwell Records – A cozy shop for vinyl lovers, specializing in a range of genres. And Concerto – The largest record store in the Netherlands, with a long history of serving music fans since 1955.
To plan your rock-inspired trip to Amsterdam (or other cities and countries worldwide), check out all the guides we’ve published on Travel 2 Concert!
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